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Where We’ve Wined Local Lately! December 2020

I started thinking that we haven’t shared much lately regarding our local winery escapades. So just where have we wined local lately? We recently stopped by to visit with our friends at Wellborn Winery in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Tony and Debbie opened Wellborn Winery in the Woods back in 2018 and have been wellContinue reading “Where We’ve Wined Local Lately! December 2020”

OTTO – Marked Tree Vineyard

Our wine tonight is the OTTO white blend from Marked Tree Vineyard. OTTO = Old Two Tops Oak. Impressive old oak on the property which continues to rise above the farm’s old homestead.  Vintage 2018 Predominantly Vidal Blanc, listed as a blend…so we suspect blended with estate grown Chardonel and Grüner Veltliner.  Light yellow inContinue reading “OTTO – Marked Tree Vineyard”

Road to 150 – NCWINE

Last Saturday Jenni and I were fortunate to enjoy visiting our 150th North Carolina winery. Our number 150 was Pilot Mountain Vineyards. Sure, that is certainly a lot of different wineries. The Website VisitNC.Com estimates about 200 plus different wineries across the state. Many that we have visited have closed over the years and ofContinue reading “Road to 150 – NCWINE”

Winery Escapades to be Guest Live on The Catlow’s 9/02 5pm

Winery Escapades has been asked to be interviewed live as guest on The Catlow’s. How exciting, right! The live show will air Wednesday September 2nd from 5-6 pm, on Facebook Live. Search for their Facebook page, The Catlow’s, and give them a follow. We’ll also be streaming live on our WineryEscapades Facebook page. Wow! ThatContinue reading “Winery Escapades to be Guest Live on The Catlow’s 9/02 5pm”

Missing Our Winery Escapades!

This is not political! This is simply how we’re feeling right now in the moment. We greatly miss our wine outings, meeting our friends, and attending the many fun social events at our favorite wineries. We’re dreaming of our next trip to North Georgia and the Dahlonega Plateau AVA. Anxiously awaiting new wine club pick-upContinue reading “Missing Our Winery Escapades!”

May and June Winery Escapades In Pictures

In our winery escapade fun we are able to snap some quite interesting pictures with our I-Phone 8 plus. I’ve seriously considered a real camera, but hey some of these are pretty cool! We certainly enjoyed quite a bit of fun. Pam loves the beauty of KEFI Vineyards! NC Vines are very fruitful.Judges at theContinue reading “May and June Winery Escapades In Pictures”

Memorial Day Wine Weekend in Pictures

@ Bond Street Wines – A Late Season Riesling! Saturday we headed to the NC Wine Festival. Thanks Cabo Winery! Oh It Was Hot. Southern Charm Winery From Lincolnton Serving up Wine Slushies! Sunday we first visited Mountain Brook Vineyards The View Never Disappoints! Final Stop Sunday Fun Day @ Parker-Binns Vineyard Memorial Day FunContinue reading “Memorial Day Wine Weekend in Pictures”

Cartersville Country Winery – Timmonsville, S.C.

Cartersville Country Winery is off the beaten path well in the country, by all appearances. Though seriously, it’s really just about five miles off Interstate 20 and just about five miles off Interstate 95 in the small town of Timmonsville, Western Florence County, South Carolina. To say we enjoyed our visit with owner Tom andContinue reading “Cartersville Country Winery – Timmonsville, S.C.”

Favorite Winery Escapade Pictures!

Thought it time for our 3rd installment of our favorite Winery Escapades pictures. So without further ado, let’s have some fun! Mountain Brook Vineyards Winning Awards. Go Liz! Pamela’s Impressed by Joey Medaloni’s Business Card……and the wine as well! Karen Always Rockin’ at Parker-Binns Vineyard! We’ve Seen Our Share of Rainy Days. A Few SunnyContinue reading “Favorite Winery Escapade Pictures!”